Jun 24, 2015
Sport Chek, TSN launch live studio at Maple Leaf Square
TSN and Sport Chek have expanded their footprints in sport by partnering to unveil a live broadcast studio in the Sport Chek Flagship store in Toronto's Maple Leaf Square.
TSN.ca Staff
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TSN and Sport Chek have expanded their footprints in sport by partnering to unveil a live broadcast studio in the Sport Chek Flagship store in Toronto's Maple Leaf Square.
This world-class studio is located in the heart of Toronto's downtown sports hub and gives fans the chance to watch live segments and interviews with TSN broadcasters, athletes, and sports industry experts.
Overlooking Maple Leaf Square from the second floor of the store, the Sport Chek Studio will be a fully-functional home for on-site broadcast hardware that TSN will use to capture unique and original sports content. The first segment from the store debuted on SPORTSCENTRE featuring a preview of the upcoming NBA DRAFT, which airs live Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. ET on TSN2.
The new in-store studio features:
- Nine-foot broadcast desk fully equipped with studio lighting, microphones, and four cameras
- Sports ticker with 11 LED panels totaling 22,528 LEDs
- Full colour LED system
- 48" TV screen
The studio will broadcast special editions and reports to be featured in the following:
- SPORTSCENTRE
- LEAFS LUNCH
- Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs pre- and post-games
- TSN DRIVE WITH DAVE NAYLOR
- CABBIE PRESENTS
- TSN Digital platforms
The Sport Chek Studio and second floor of the store will open to the public later this summer. The enhancements to the Maple Leaf Square location will provide shoppers with access to industry-leading digital technology, an immense media experience and an expanded product assortment.